Training & BehaviorWhile petting my dog’s belly, I noticed black spots on her nipples and much more of the same spots around her vagina. She licks her private area often, and has also developed slight aggression to that area being touched. The spots are black and oily,
These look like they are probably blackheads/comedones. https://www.petinsuranceu.com/comedone-syndrome-in-dogs/ Most of the time this can be treated at home with a benzoyl peroxide shampoo designed for dogs. Here's a great one: https://www.amazon.com/DermaPet-Benzoyl-Peroxide-Shampoo-DermaBenSS/dp/B00JBCGQNS/ref=sm_n_ma_dka_US_pr_ran_0_0?adId=B00JBCGQNS&creativeASIN=B00JBCGQNS&linkId=e62eca48c814102998ed6a0ec5b5b13f&tag=consumadvoca-20&linkCode=w43&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petinsuranceu.com%2Fcomedone-syndrome-in-dogs%2F&slotNum=0&imprToken=786O2r4KrtUEdPZP8q0xkQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1555519537984 If she is licking at them a lot, or seems bothered in these areas, have her examined by your vet, as sometimes secondary bacterial infections can develop. Thanks for asking Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025